A bridge is made by cutting back the lower molar teeth. The mold is taken and a temporary acrylic bridge is made. This will remain here for 3 weeks or less, while the final bridge is crafted in dental bonding metals, and porcelain. Metals provide superior strength when it comes to bridges, however all-ceramic options …
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Broken front tooth
Breaks can range from minor chipped enamel with no pain, to catastrophic splits with toothache pain. Each is dealt with uniquely. “How much is a filling?” is a very vague question that cannot be answered without understanding what exactly is to be done. If small enough, the rough area can be smoothed over with a …
Nerve exposed on broken tooth
Nerve exposure almost always leads to the need for root canal treatment. The sooner you can get to the dentist the better. Do not touch the pink pulp as bacterial contamination is the enemy. Keep your mouth as clean as possible. Brush all the other teeth, tongue, and use piksters to keep area hygienic. The …
Gold Fillings
Cast restoration Gold metal restoration Porcelain restoration Cast restorations like this gold one (the beautiful glowing one on the left), involve drilling out the old materials and decay from the tooth, and taking a mould of the tooth. The tooth replica is then sent to the dental laboratory to make a dental onlay. The choice …